In November 2018 CARI CARI released their debut album “ANAANA” (Ink Music) and immediately entered the Austrian charts. The DIY duo STEPHANIE WIDMER (vocals, drums and didgeridoo) and ALEXANDER KÖCK (vocals and guitar) have, since their founding in 2014, been involved in … read more »
The XA – Music Export Award was presented for the second time at the Waves Vienna Music Festival & Conference 2018. The Viennese indie rock band DIVES emerged as the winner among nine nominated bands. “The moment you see them on stage … read more »
From September 27-29, Waves Vienna will turn Vienna’s ninth district into a hotspot for international and local music fans. About 100 acts from all around the globe will perform on ten stages, located at the festival headquarter WUK – Werkstätten und Kulturhaus … read more »
In September 2018, the Waves Vienna Music Conference, organized by Waves Vienna and Austrian Music Export, will take place for the eighth time. Hundreds of national and international music experts, organizers, label owners, bookers, and musicians will meet during the day for … read more »
XA – Music Export Award as springboard for Austrian newcomer bands: Nominees 2018 include Pressyes, Dives, Viech and Kids N Cats. – Jury evaluation and award ceremony at the Waves Vienna Music Festival. – Last year’s winner Cari Cari about her career … read more »
Compatibility of Music and Family Life, Sync Rights and The Importance of Music Blogs as first topics of the Waves Vienna Music Conference – Focus Countries 2018: Portugal and Slovakia In September 2018 the Waves Vienna Music Conference, organized by Waves Vienna … read more »
Not many bands make an international impact right from the start, but CARI CARI did it their own way. Dubbed the “lovechild of The XX and The Kills,” the duo first took on the global stage before making waves in Austria. Their … read more »
Austrian Music Export, the export initiative jointly founded by mica – music austria and the Austrian Music Fund has had another successful year. Numerous local artists were able to take their first steps abroad and the international visibility of Austrian music was … read more »
The seventh edition of Waves Vienna Music Festival & Conference is over and it proved to be a sweeping success! 12.800 visitors including 800 from the global music industry enjoyed 100 concerts from upcoming artists from across Europe and beyond. Wandl – … read more »
2017 will be the 7th round of the annual Waves Vienna Music Festival and Conference. From the 28th -30th of September, this multicultural initiative will be transforming established venues and exclusive off-locations around the headquarters in WUK into a concert and performance … read more »